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ASUS A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM vs MSI Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 99identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • A43SM-VX007D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:BGA 1224
    • Gaming GE60-i760M287 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:PGA988

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Comparison of A43SM-VX007D, GE60-i760M287
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Grey
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2670QMi7-3630QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1224PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-3600 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersD2E1
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTrendmicro Titanium (30 days), MAGIX Music Maker 16 (30 days), MAGIX Photo Man/ager 9 (30 days),MAGIX Video easy SE (30 days),WinRAR (40 days)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI S-Bar,MSI BurnRecovery, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Super Charger, Two demo music, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials, Corel WinDVD10 BD (BD SKU), Adobe Reader 9, Adobe Flash Player 10
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5347071459
Processor codeDiffersSR02SSR0UX
Processor package sizeDiffers31 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.44 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers348 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers242 mm250 mm
Height (front)Differs2.95 cm3.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.48 cm3.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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